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10 buyers' picks
12 trends & happenings
48 SFA News
48 resource guide
56 by the numbers
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2023
WINTER
VOL. 53, NO. 1
47 industry voices
ISSUES IMPACTING SPECIALTY
Members of the 2023 class of
Leadership Award winners share the
highest hurdles that food makers
will need to scale in the new year.
16 store tour
SIN CITY SPECIALTIES
Las Vegas, home of the Winter
Fancy Food Show 2023, has
become a destination for sinfully
delicious and authentic eats.
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2023 LEADERSHIP
AWARD WINNERS
These exemplary individuals
are recognized for their
trailblazing accomplishments
and industry contributions.
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WINTER FANCY FOOD
SHOW NEWS
Schedule of Show events,
Q&As with session speakers,
and new Show features.
40 trend report
TOP FOOD TRENDS FOR 2023
Alternative seafood, nuanced
heat, and naturally occurring
sweeteners are among the
products and ingredients that
will dominate in the new year.
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WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?
Members of SFA's 12 Under 35
List of Breakout Talent to Watch
weigh in on their biggest
concerns heading into 2023.
8 SPECIALTY FOOD SPECIALTYFOOD.COM
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CONTENTS
On the Cover ←
The new, multi-level BrewDog restaurant,
perched atop the Showcase Mall on
Las Vegas Boulevard.
PHOTO: BREWDOG
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